J-Bonz

iTrader: (3)

Hah, I know you would bro!

J-Bonz

iTrader: (3)

I got a 200hp long shaft. I haven't had a good prop on it yet. I will be dialing it this spring/summer.....

Panther

I have an older I/O but here's some pics; http://s706.photobucket.com/user/Fun...?sort=3&page=1

HeavyDuty

Thanks, the pix really help. Has anyone built new seats fashioned after the originals? I'm looking at making them from either composites with glass, or from sheet PVC in a few different thicknesses, I can buy that stuff wholesale at Piedmont. The shape makes them relatively easy, not so curvy, more like building a box, just have to make sure its strong enough- that stuff likes to crack if you hit it wrong.

Panther

I almost rebuilt the seats but we reused them. In hindsight I should have just made new ones with FRP or something but oh well.

HeavyDuty

So those seats are all stock? Or you recovered them? Is the chiefs head and the lettering on the back of the front seats all original? Considering making it original, but with some updated stuff, like white carbon fiber vinyl, etc. Mine was stripped out, so I have nothing but the aluminum bases of the front seats to re-use. Thanks!

Panther

We recovered the original seat bases. I had to make all new side panels, rear seat arm rest panels and rear seat panels. I used the old wood as a template.

The lettering on the seats and the head dress on the back seat was made to match my 36' Apache.

Panther

Here is the original upholstery, old and new panel pieces.